It was my turn to present John Next Door with the challenge goodies for this week and I was thinking 'Black & White'.
I thought I would try something different than a card so I recovered a glass jar from the recycling bag. I recycle as much as possible and here in Spain there are bins for paper, glass and plastic / cartons / tins, and even used cooking oil, on nearly every road, so that is great.
I used PVA glue and covered it with torn pieces from a novel used in a previous Sunday Mojo (used here). Then I really just decided to cover it with all the bits, I used alot more flowers besides cutting one out from the paper - the big black one. For the lid I cut a scalloped circle from the grey coloured paper, then cut into it so that it would curve down the lid sides and tied the black ribbon around it. I used a hot glue gun to stick everything onto it for a more secure finish. I inked the flowers on the lid with memento ink pad and added some pearls.
I think I will make more of these for gifts and fill them with bath salts or sweets.
CHALLENGES -----
Joanna Sheen - Recycle
That Craft Place - Altered Item
Crafty Ribbons # 44 - Anything with ribbon
This is my second item and back to a card again.
CHALLENGES -----
Pile it On # 17 - April showers bring May Flowers
This is the pack I gave John, oops I have just realised I did not use the buttons, but then again, we don't have to use everything and we can add to it.
Oh Wendy this is gorgeous, love the colours and flowers
ReplyDeleteLorna xx
Fabulous stuff Wendy and what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteJoan x
This is gorgeous,love all the details.xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat recycling Wendy and lovely flowers on top just tinged with black.
ReplyDeleteB x
Wonderful projects Ginny x
ReplyDeletegreat recycling, love all the embelishments and the flowers on the lid are beautiful !!!
ReplyDeletePaula
These are fabulous Wendy, lovely designs. I always think black and white looks so elegant
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Hi Wendy, both are lovely. The flowers and pearls on your jar are so pretty,
ReplyDeleteRosie x
WOW!This is a beautiful work,very inspired and original!Brava!!!
ReplyDeletewow projects wendy ... love that little jar ... how very cute ... thank you so much for visiting my blog I am only just catching up where did that weekend go !! have a good week ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, fab project and what a great idea to decorate some jars, they say to reuse before recycling :-) Hope you are well and enjoying good weather. Maddy x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant recycling Wendy. Love the colours and flowers.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x
brilliant project Wendy, looks amazing
ReplyDeletepam
Fabulous idea Wendy, nice to have someone close by who is into crafting. Good luck with the challenges.
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is brilliant! Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteI do like what you have done with the jars
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Wendy, love your idea and a beautiful design. Do love your black and white card. Hugs Lozzy x
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project! Love the design - particularly the beautiful flowers. Thank you for joining us at the Joanna Sheen Challenge Blog, hugs, Jayne x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Ribbons. Good luck
ReplyDeletehugs Anke
Thanks for joining us at Pile it on - April showers bring May flowers challenge - hope you are able to join us this week for our mother's day challenge - Kimberly DT
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous stunning creations. I love your altered jar, fantastic and the flowers on top are stunning. Thank you for joining us at That Craft Place Challenge Blog :-) Kezzy xxx
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